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Why I’m Mesmerized and Haunted by the History of the Great American Chestnut

Once accounting for billions of trees in the Appalachians, the American chestnut became functionally extinct by the 1950s.

by Beth Copenhaver
on Apr 29
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Inspiring Ways Virginia Women Made History

by Megan Todaro
on Mar 27
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Explore the Chilling History of Sailor’s Creek Battlefield in Virginia

by Beth Copenhaver
on Dec 8
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The Story of This Abandoned Place in Leesburg, Virginia is Truly Fascinating

by Chris Dodge
on Oct 21
A creepy and eerie look at the Paxton Manor.
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This Up-and-Coming Virginia City Is Perfectly Located

by Kelly Carroll
on Oct 12
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I Watched American History Come Alive At Virginia’s Colonial Williamsburg

by Megan Shute
on Jul 2
A quiet street lined with historic homes and trees under a blue sky with fluffy clouds.
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Crossing This 198-Year-Old Bridge In Virginia Is Like Walking Through History

by Beth Copenhaver
on Feb 5
A stone arch bridge over a shallow creek, surrounded by lush green trees and foliage.
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125 Years Ago, Virginia Was Hit With One Of The Worst Blizzards In History

by Beth Copenhaver
on Jan 19
Vintage weather map showing various temperature lines and locations across the southeastern United States.
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Most People Didn’t Know That Hunting Camouflage Was Invented Right Here In Virginia

by Beth Copenhaver
on Jan 11
A hunter in camouflage gear uses binoculars to survey a mountainous landscape.
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Most People Don’t Know That Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis’s Gravesite Is Found Right Here In Virginia

by Beth Copenhaver
on Dec 4
Black and white portrait of a woman with dark hair, resting her chin on her hand, looking thoughtfully at the camera.
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The Old-Fashioned Christmas Festival In Virginia That Will Take You On A Journey Back In Time

by Beth Copenhaver
on Nov 2
A glowing lantern hangs in the foreground, illuminating a dimly lit building with large windows in the background.
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Mother Nature Is Reclaiming These Abandoned Kilns In Virginia And It’s Eerily Fascinating

The Eagle Rock Lime Kilns in Virginia are abandoned structures that once played a significant role in lime production and now offer a fascinating glimpse into the past.

by Beth Copenhaver
on Jul 24
Ruins of old stone structures surrounded by greenery, with trees and a hillside in the background.
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The Fascinating Archaeological Discovery That Put This Virginia State Park On The Map

A 15-million-year-old whale skeleton was discovered at Westmoreland State Park in Virginia, highlighting the park's rich archaeological significance.

by Beth Copenhaver
on Jul 6
Two men use a tractor to lift a large object onto a dock over water, secured with ropes and straps.
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This 15th-Century Manor House Was Actually Built In England, Dismantled, And Brought To Virginia

Agecroft Hall, a Tudor manor house originally from England, now serves as a museum and garden in Richmond, Virginia.

by Beth Copenhaver
on Jun 19
A picturesque scene of traditional Tudor-style houses surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.
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Some People Don’t Know That Virginia Was The First To Do These 16 Things

Virginia has been a leader in innovation and invention, with numerous significant firsts originating from the state.

by Anna Strock
on Jul 11
Historic street scene featuring the Colonial Photo Dramas theater and vintage streetcars.
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Sip Ale And Mingle With Ghosts At Chowning’s Tavern, A Famous Haunted Tavern In Virginia

Josiah Chowning’s Tavern in Virginia offers a unique experience with its haunted ambiance and Colonial-style setting.

by Beth Copenhaver
on May 29
A historic building with multiple windows and a sloped roof, surrounded by trees and outdoor seating.
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The History Of The Abandoned Airport In Virginia Is Eerily Fascinating

Falls Church Airpark in Virginia, once an operational airport, is now a shopping center with a fascinating and eerie history.

by Beth Copenhaver
on May 25
Aerial view of an airstrip surrounded by trees, with several aircraft parked nearby and a building in the background.
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Most People In Virginia Don’t Know About Our Old German POW Camp

Camp Ashby in Virginia Beach was the largest WWII POW camp in Virginia, housing 6,000 German troops and is now commemorated by historical markers.

by Beth Copenhaver
on Apr 21
A group of shirtless men sitting on a truck in a grassy area, with a few standing nearby, in a vintage black-and-white photo.
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Few People Realize How Much Revolutionary War History Is Preserved In The Small Town Of Yorktown

by Beth Copenhaver
on Jun 6
Scenic view of a waterfront with historic buildings, trees, and a bridge under a partly cloudy sky.
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Back In The Day, This Quiet Virginia Town Was The Wealthiest Place In The U.S.

Reedville, Virginia, is a historic fishing town known for its lavish architecture and rich history as the wealthiest place in the U.S. in the late 1800s.

by Beth Copenhaver
on Oct 3
A large, historic brick house with a steep roof, accompanied by a smaller modern home on a green lawn.
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Almost Nobody Knows That Parts of the Iconic Movie Coal Miner’s Daughter Were Filmed in This Tiny Virginia Town

Loretta Lynn’s story comes to life in Coal Miner’s Daughter, filmed partly in Southwest Virginia.

by Beth Copenhaver
on Apr 15
A modest white home in southwestern Virginia, with mountains in the background and wild flowers growing in the foreground
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Few People Realize That Virginia Was Almost Home To A Disney Theme Park

Disney planned a theme park in Virginia called Disney's America, but it was never built due to various concerns.

by Beth Copenhaver
on Mar 6
Map showing Disney's America Parcel in orange near Haymarket and Manassas National Battlefield Park in green.
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The Incredible Place In Virginia That Was Once Part Of The Underground Railroad

The Moncure Conway House in Virginia is a historic landmark that was part of the Underground Railroad.

by Beth Copenhaver
on Feb 27
Historic red brick house with scaffolding in front, surrounded by green grass and a wooden fence.
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The Oldest Town In Virginia That’s Loaded With Fascinating History

Dumfries, Virginia, the oldest continuously-chartered town in the state, offers rich history and scenic landscapes for an excellent day trip.

by Beth Copenhaver
on Jul 2
Aerial view of a suburban area with green trees, houses, and roads under a clear blue sky with scattered clouds.
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The Drone Footage Of This Abandoned School In Virginia Will Drop Your Jaw

St. Francis de Sales in Powhatan County, Virginia, was a groundbreaking school for African-American girls, now an abandoned historic site.

by Anna Strock
on Sep 26
Aerial view of a large, abandoned red brick building complex surrounded by trees and a clear blue sky.